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The 2012 Mayor’s Ball was the place to be last on Saturday, January 28, 2012. More than 200 people came together to support the important work of the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter (FKCS).
FKCS celebrated nearly 23 years of service to children and families in Monroe County during the Mayor’s Ball held on January 28, 2012, at the beautiful and historic Casa Marina Beach Resort. Mayor Craig and Cheryl Cates, Honorary Hosts of the Ball, welcomed dignitaries such as, Dennis Ward, State Attorney; Capt. Patrick Lefere, Commander, Key West Naval Air Station; Bob Peryam, Monroe County Sheriff; Dr. Jesus Jara, Superintendent, Monroe County Schools and several more notable Keys’ area citizens.
During the night, there was time set aside for Mike Puto, FKCS Board Chair and Kathy Tuell, President and CEO of FKCS, to thank several very special friends and partners of the shelter. Puto stated that, "the Florida Keys Children's Shelter, through the hard work and help of others, has been able to protect and care for more than 22,000 children and families in Monroe County." Puto and Tuell presented Bill Underwood, of Comcast, an appreciation award for their sponsorship of the event. The Cates were also recognized with an appreciation award for their ongoing efforts to make the Mayor’s Ball a huge success. This year’s Mayor’s Ball had a record number of 208 guests in attendance.
The evening was a time for the Florida Keys Children's Shelter to express their tremendous gratitude to all their many supporters and to secure much needed funds to continue serving Monroe County's most vulnerable citizens by offering shelter and services leading to help, hope and healing.
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Join our Mayor and First Lady, Craig and Cheryl Cates, as we raise awareness and the much needed funds to support the many programs provided by the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter. There are several ways you can help the abused, abandoned and neglected children and teens in Monroe County. First, plan on attending the Mayor’s Ball. Guests that purchase tickets on or before December 15, 2011 will be registered in the Grand Prize Drawing. Remember, a portion of your ticket is a tax-deductible contribution.
See photos from last year's Ball here
Sponsorship Information:
• Event Sponsor - $10,000
• Dinner Sponsor - $6000 or 2 @ $3,000
• Reception Sponsor - $1,500 or 2 @ $750
• Entertainment Sponsor - $6,000 or 3 @ $2,000
• Auction Sponsor - $1,000 or 2 @ $500
• Print Sponsor - $2,500 or product
• Beverage Sponsor - $1,000 or product
Other ways you can help include:
• Donate something fantastic to the Auction!
• Help with the Event!
• Bring your friends and CELEBRATE!
• Make your reservation TODAY! Let's celebrate n true "Island Style"!
Sponsorships of $5,000 and greater will receive a complimentary table for ten. Sponsorships from $2,000 to $4,999 will receive 4 complimentary tickets and the option to buy a table at $1,000. All other sponsors will receive 2 complimentary tickets.
The Council on Accreditation (COA) is conducting an accreditation review of Florida Keys Children's Shelter and seeks your assistance. A very important part of this review consists of asking organizations in the community about their experience with and impression of the organization.
To start the survey, call the toll-free number contained below or go on-line. Note: When you are prompted, please enter the organization code below.
TOLL-FREE NUMBER: 888-312-2176
ON-LINE: Click here for link
ORGANIZATION CODE: 2360
The information you provide is confidential and will be seen only by members of COA’s review team and COA staff. Thank you for your valuable input.
We want to provide the best services possible in all of our programs at the Florida Keys Children's Shelter. In order to do so, we need feedback from our community partners. As part of our goal to achieve successful outcomes, we are asking you as a stakeholder in our organization's efforts to take a moment and complete a short 10 question survey. All surveys will be kept anonymous. THANK YOU for your participation in this survey.
Please clink on the link below or copy it to your web browser and answer the questions in the survey, on or before Friday, September 16th. Your identity and answers are strictly confidential.
SURVEY LINK: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RPZR7MG
Thank you for your feedback.
Bill Mann
Chief Operations Officer
Florida Keys Children's Shelter, Inc.
Representative Ron Saunders (District 120) of the Florida House of Representatives visited the Jelsema Center for Children (FKCS’s Emergency Shelter) on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Holly Raschein, Legislative Assistant, & Elaine Higgins, District Secretary, joined Representative Saunders for the tour and meeting with Kathy Tuell, President & CEO of FKCS.
By Cammy Clark
Miami Herald
Transient youth who found their way to Key West were given cameras to capture their lives. The stunning and enlightening results are displayed in a local gallery... Read more
FKCS has an exciting project going on in our Project Lighthouse, street outreach program, located in Key West. In a nutshell, it is called “Who I am and What I Know” photos, images and words of youth on a journey. All youth have a story to tell, but what is the story of the homeless, street kid? No mother, no father and no home.
You can see, read and hear their moving stories of surviving on the streets by visiting the Studio’s of Key West, 600 White Street., Space 2. Currently, their photography, poetry and other art images are on display. The show will continue until July 26, 2011. There will be a reception Thursday, July 21 at the Studio’s of Key West, 600 White Street., Space 2 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Since the program began art has been a link to the kids. However, during the past year Lura Smedstad, an AmeriCorps Volunteer and staff member with Project Lighthouse, took the art theme in a very new direction. Smedstad is completing her Masters in Art Therapy. In doing this work, it occurred to her that the youth on the streets have many very captivating (and oftentimes misunderstood) stories to tell. Smedstad challenged the kids to carry a camera with them and capture their stories through the pictures they snapped. Those pictures and other forms of art are on display for the public.
Her idea was well received by the kids/travelers that pass through the doors at Project Lighthouse and by the Florida Keys Council of the Arts, Artreach program.
To read more on the work of the Florida Key Children's Shelter and Project Lighthouse please click here.
Thanks to John and Mary Lee, Frank Revalto from Brothers Painting, Don and Rick and the correction officers from Monroe County Sheriffs Dept., Frank Crowley of Frank-Keys Landscaping, George Rivera of Georges on the Reef, Home Depot, Doug, Willie, Robbie, and Tina from Doug Ingram Nursery, and Pat from P and P Nursery and Jay Rourke for making our FKCS world BEAUTIFUL!!! We are very grateful!
Alonzo Mourning was the featured speaker at the Keys Children's Foundation's Annual Luncheon. FKCS has been honored with funding from this organization for several years. During the luncheon, Mr. Mourning inspired the guests by sharing his story. His talk was heartfelt and motivated those in attendance. As a part of the event, Miami Heat basketball tickets were auctioned. The crowd was surprised when Mr. Mourning stepped up to the microphone a second time to help auction Heat tickets. And, Janey Wawerna, Chief Development Officer for FKCS, was speechless when two of the Heat basketball tickets were purchased by John and Mary Lee and then given to FKCS for the kids. Enjoy some snapshots from the luncheon.
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Saturday, January 15, 2011
Casa Maria Beach Resort, Key West
During the Mayor’s Ball, we raise money and awareness to support the many programs provided by the Florida Keys Children's Shelter (FKCS). FKCS serves children, teens and families throughout all of Monroe County. Last year alone, we served over 700 children and families. If you believe in children and happy childhoods, I must ask, will you please support our important work through joining us for an evening of fun and celebration at our upcoming Mayor’s Ball on Saturday, January 15, 2011, at the outstanding Casa Marina Beach Resort, Key West!
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This has been a tough year for many and we realize that. That is why we need you! We are counting on the Ball to raise the necessary funds needed to take care of our kids! Don’t miss this wonderful Black Tie event!
The following Outstanding Auction items will be available at the Mayor’s Ball:
PLAYTIME
26x15x15 inches
Gallery Price: $32,500
MPI is proud to present the masterpieces of the renowned and prolific Master Sculptor, Lorenzo Ghiglieri.
The sheer power, magnificence and magnitude of the works of this modern American Master transcend description through mere words. The visual impact of his artwork speaks volumes and moves the uninitiated fine art admirer, the novice fine art collector and the seasoned fine art aficionado, alike.
The White House permanent collection is the home of Lorenzo’s creation of ”the official “AMERICAN BALD EAGLE, The Vatican houses his masterpiece, ST. FRANCIS OF ASSIZI, MAN OF PEACE, and his stunning MOTHER AND CHILD is the showpiece in the private collection of the incomparable Italian Tenor, Luciano Pavarotti.
PLAYTIME is a masterful representation of Lorenzo’s lifelong love and familiarity with horses, and a celebration of the happy frolic of the mare and her foal.
THE DOLPHINS
19 x 14 x 8 inches
Gallery Price $7,500
Limited Edition in Bronze
Laran Ghiglieri unites his artistic mastery with a tender maternal theme to create Playtime, ‘The Dolphins’. The artist dives into the bluest of oceans to capture the water’s most endearing mammal, the dolphin. Leaping in unison above the waves, this mother and her offspring frolic in lighthearted whimsy and affection.
MOTHER AND CHILD
22” x 12” x 15”
Bronze
By Rebecca Ghiglieri Clark
Limited Edition
Gallery Price: $26,800
Masterpiece Investments is proud to present the masterpieces of the renowned and prolific artist Rebecca Anelise (Ghiglieri) Clark.
Rebecca is internationally recognized for her brilliance in sculpting and painting the human form and has an incomparable talent for creating breathtaking representations of the human female.
Educated at Parson’s School of Design in New York, and a former high fashion model, Rebecca employs a unique understanding of the elegance and splendor that is the essence of the feminine physique.
Her “Mother & Child” is not only an indisputably stunning masterpiece, but a universally recognizable and appealing capture of the grace, tenderness, beauty and serenity that characterize the bond between a young mother and child.
For more information on becoming involved with the Florida Keys Children's Shelter, you may contact Janey Wawerna, Chief Development Officer at 305-852-4642 ext. 222 or by email at janeymiller@fkcs.org.
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